Walking your dog is a brilliant way to meet new people in your community, get active and now you can learn how you can raise literally thousands of pounds by running a Doggy Walk.

A mass dog walk involving 23301 dohgs and their owners took place last year on South Tyneside and this year is taking place on Sunday 8th June.

The walk, which is now in its 23rd year, was devised by former teacher Tony Carlisle as a way of raising cash for charities. The first few Great North Dog Walks events attracted fewer than 350 dogs. The 3.5 mile (5.6km) walk follows a coastal route. The event, which has raised £4.5m for animal chairities since it was started in 1990.